JetZero Plans Greensboro Factory to Create 14,500 Jobs

JetZero, a developer of blended-wing-body commercial aircraft, has chosen Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina, to build a new manufacturing and final assembly facility expected to create approximately 14,500 jobs. This announcement marks the largest single-employer project in the Triad region's history, surpassing previous commitments by Boom Supersonic, Toyota, and Publix. The project will receive significant economic incentives, including a $75.9 million package from Guilford County over 20 years and a potential $1.17 billion grant from the state, contingent on meeting economic and investment milestones. The average wage for jobs created by JetZero is projected at $89,341, with no position paying less than $18.75 per hour. Local officials, including Governor Josh Stein and Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan, highlighted the community's selection as a hub for transportation innovation, emphasizing the project's broad economic impact over the next decade. Construction on the facility is planned to start in the first half of 2026, further positioning Greensboro as a center for aerospace manufacturing.